1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1967 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1967 Jaguar MK II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 342 kg more than 1967 Jaguar MK II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1967 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Galaxie | MK II |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
